Non-Profit Org.

US POStage

PaID

Midland, tX 79711Permit No 17

“Building a Future for Families”

2400 Whitmire, Ste. 100

Midland, Texas 79705

Phone: (432) 689-3411

Fax: (432) 689-2279

www.midlandfairhavens.org

Donations may be given online at www.midlandfairhavens.org

FALL 2010

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “Plans to propser you and not to harm you, plans togive you a hope and a future.” ~Jeremiah 29:11

2010 BOARDOF DIRECTORS

LaNell HoneymanPresident

Beau BorenVice-President

David WedelTreasurer

Sharon FloydSecretary

Jill BrownJulie BuckinghamPaul CainNorma DuranHarper EstesJimmy PattersonKaren SparksBarry Thomas

STAFF

Executive DirectorDiAnn Koehl

Finance DirectorJerri J. Ripplinger

Program DirectorLinda Hamblin

Case ManagerNelda Lane

Family EnrichmentPriscilla Lane

ReceptionistSuzy Arnold

Property/MaintenanceBob Judkins

MISSIOn STaTEMEnT

The mission of Midland Fair Havens is to equip single mothers and their children for self-sufficientliving by addressing their educational, vocational, spiritual and emotional needs in residential and non-residential settings.

Mothers Life Skills classes include Bible Study and lessons on

parenting, financial management, health and nutrition, home and time

management, boundaries, and job readiness. Each mother is also

attending college or a vocational school and working towards becoming

independent and self-sufficient. Weekly they meet with our Program

Staff to account for goals and for counsel. God is faithful and miracles

are witnessed daily!

This summer the children at Midland Fair Havens had the opportunity to

put into practice some of the Character Traits they learned in our Junior

Life Skills Classes. Each week they prepared snacks to deliver to the

children participating in the tutoring program at Casa de Amigos. This

gave them a chance to practice sharing, working together, thoughtfulness

as well as math as they worked on doubling recipes!

Life Skills Classes at Midland Fair Havens

prepare both mothers and their children for a brighter future,

as they become healthy and self supportive families and individuals.

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If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lackingin daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go inpeace, be warmed and filled,” without giving themthe things needed for the body, what good is that?

James 2:15-16

This Christmas Season a very generous donationhas been made in your honor toMidland Fair Havens by

Amy and Bob Smith#3 Mountaintop DriveMidland, Texas 79705

She chose a wonderful way to love and honor youby touching the lives of determined single mothersand their children.This gift will help families participating in theprogram to realize their dream of independenceand self-sufficiency.May you have a joyousChristmas season and mayGod richly bless you in this coming year!May the grace of the Lord JesusChrist, the love ofGod, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be withyou all.” 2 Corinthians 13:14

T he time of year we celebrate the most amazinggift of all, Christ’s love to us! Each of us is

given opportunities every day to share His love and makean eternal difference in the lives of others! One

thoughtful way to do this is through a charitable gift to Midland

Fair Havens that can be made in honor of friends, familymembers, colleagues, clients or employees to celebrate

this time of year! A Christmas card is sent to thoseyou wish to honor.

Call us for more details.

432-689-3411

A brother-sister moment in thecourtyard at Midland Fair Havens!

We just celebrated our 6th annual Blogging for Fair Havens event! Jimmy

Patterson once again blogged from a scissor lift in the HEB parking lot,

from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. This years event featured a lemonade stand

and a free iPad giveaway too! Dallas Nichols was thrilled to be the iPad

winner, especially having past experiences both in her personal life and her

volunteer life that connect her with the heart of this ministry. A BIG

THANK YOU goes out to the following for their over the top support for

this years Blogging for Fair Havens:

HEB InWest Retirment Solutions

Jeff McDonald Midland Reporter Telegram

Orange House Productions Shorty’s Rental Center

In-Kind donation needs are always changing as we grow and new families arrive. For current information on specificitems needed, please call 689-3411. In-Kind donations are accepted on Wednesdays 9am-4pm.

Our families can always use: Diapers, Pull-Ups, Baby Wipes, Family size laundry detergent, cookware sets (skillets, saucepans, etc),kitchen utensils, bakeware, twin sheet sets, bedspreads, twin blankets, twin mattress protectors, pillows, pillow cases, bath towels, hand towels,

wash cloths, and kitchen towels. *New Items Please!*

Abell-Hanger Foundation

Brenda Corn Adams

Lou Ann and Charles Adams

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 19

Anadarko Petroleum

Constance and John Angus

Beverly and R. F. Armstrong

Suzy Arnold

Kay and Ralph Arrell

Association of Gospel RescueMissions

Sherry and Scott Atkinson

Dollie Neal Ballenger EstateCharitable Funds, a component fundof Permian Basin Area Foundation

Estalene Bates

Susan and Darrell Benton

Debbie Bergen Promotional Products

Cindy and Mike Black

Laurie and Miles Boldrick

Shawnna and Beau Boren

Cheryl and Royce Boyce

B. J. Brooks

The Cary Brown Family Foundation

Jill and Cary Brown

Linda and Morgan Brown

Monea and Kent Brown

Julie and Matthew Buckingham

Debbie Bush

CAbi Clothiers

Campbell Construction Company

Wanda Campbell

Sue and Ed Carnes

Chevron Corporation

Church on the Journey

Coats Family Charitable Fund, acomponent fund of Permian BasinArea Foundation

Martha Collins

Cherie and Terry Creech

Mary and John Crosby, Jr.

Tish and Steve Deffenbaugh

Jodi Dickson

Dillard's Department Store

Gayle and Doc Dodson

Richard Dunham

Norma and Torivio Duran

Julie and James Earl

Fannin Terrace Baptist Church

Linda Faulkner

FenceCo

First Baptist Church of Midland

First Baptist Church - AnonymousMembers

First Baptist Church - Fisherman Class

First Baptist Church - Hannah Class

First Baptist Church - JamesDepartment

First Baptist Church - Joseph Class

First Baptist Church - Myrtle Class

First Presbyterian Church

Sharon and Bobby Floyd

Lucretia and Larry Franklin

Alice and Roger Freidline

Cheryl and Mo Gaddis

Nada Gates

Connie and Kent Gaultney

Dixie Gifford

Ginny's Collections

Global Impact

Golf Course Road Church of Christ

Grace Lutheran Church

Sarah and Everett Gray

Steve and Debbie Gray Advised Fund,a component fund of Permian BasinArea Foundation

Sarah and David Grimes

HEB Store

Halliburton Energy Services

Linda and Stan Hamblin

Maxine Hannifin

Marilyn Hanson

LaNell and Les Honeyman

Ellen and Dennis Hopkins

InWest Retirement Solutions

The Ivy Cottage

Kathleen and Pete Janssen

Kappa Kappa Gamma AlumnaeAssociation

Mary Kennedy

Kay and Bob King

Anne and Bill Kleine

DiAnn and George Koehl, III

Maxine LaBouff

Nelda and Royce Lane

Priscilla Lane

Stephanie and Bob Langford

Leadership Midland

Legacy Real Estate

Toni and Tommy Lent

Lori and Earl Levea

Bunny and Randy Levitt

Little Caesar's Pizza

Jana and Terry Little

Bobbie and Ed Lookabaugh

Lynch, Chappell & Alsup CharitableFund, a component fund of PermianBasin Area Foundation

J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation

Ann and Glenn Madison

Cynthia Mayes

Terri and Tim McGraw

Wanda McGraw

Michael's Charcoal Grill

Midland Association of Retired SchoolPersonnel

Midland Downtown Lion Tamers Club

Midland Downtown Rotary Club

Midland Freshman High School -Posse Group

Midland High School - Interact Club

Midland Housing Trust Fund, acomponent fund of Permian BasinArea Foundation

Midland Interdenomination Ministers-Wives & Widows Alliance

Midland Reporter-Telegram

Milagros de Gloria

Moms of Midland

Dena and Keith Moore

Ron Morgan

Sharon Morrow

Newcomers Club of Midland

Dallas Nichols

Susan O'Brien, CPA

Vera Osadchuk

Margaret and Ken Osborn

The Perfect Fit

Jeanelle Permenter

Permian Basin Area Foundation

Permian Basin Bridal Association

Permian Basin Landmen's Association

Susan and Don Poage

John Quisenberry

Regis Salons

Donna Rhodes

Jerri Ripplinger

Lisa and Marcus Roberson

Rocky Ford Moving Vans

Margie Roe

Bonnie and Don Rogers

Linda Runkles

Jeri and Fred Schantz

Vicky and Jim Shaw

Shorty's Rental Center

Amanda and B.J. Siruta

Peggy Simmons

Smart Style Salon

Gwyn and Don Sparks

Karen and Todd Sparks

Debbie and Al Spinks

David Stephens

Belva and Vernon Stokes

Stonegate Fellowship

Talbots Store

Target Store - Odessa

William Underwood

United Way of Midland

Uptown Midland BPW

Frank Vitrano

Mary and A. J. Vogel

Iris and Rusty Wall

Warren Equipment Company

WaterStone Foundation

Vivian and Don Wedel

Wells Fargo Community SupportCampaign

Westside Church of Christ

Mary and Harold White

Whiteye Enterprises

Sandra and Rudi Woerndle

Donna and Richard Woolam

Ed Wuthrich

A special thank you to Business and Professional Women, DowntownRotary Club of Midland, Dress ‘em and Bless ‘em with First BaptistChurch, Westside Church of Christ and Legacy Real Estate, who allassisted families return to school this fall by providing school supplies,shoes, and clothes. Thank you and may you be blessed abundantly!

In Honor of:Jack Brown

By Karen and Lawrence RhodesJill Brown's Birthday

By Tobi and Gordon Daman, Jr.Dr. Roberta Case & Staff

By Amanda Siruta, RealtorDiane Cuevas' birthday

By Jose Cuevas, Jr.Emma, Kimberly & John DeFrance

By Amanda Siruta, Realtor

Susan Granberry's birthdayBy Margaret and Charlie Semple

LaNell Honeyman's birthdayBy Jann Bash

Carole BettonLettie DuttonBarbra GrafaCarolyn Stroman

Blair HullenderBy Gayle and Doc Dobson

Ladies of Fair HavensBy Sharon and Bobby Floyd

Bonita and Jerry LakeyBy Amanda Siruta, Realtor

DiAnn and George KoehlBy Frances and Charles Younger

Mr & Mrs Don L. ParksBy Doris Spires

Mr & Mrs Charles PruittBy Doris Spires

Ethan and Jacob Ramsey's birthdayBy McRae and Francis Biggar

Nicole and Kelly GabrielKatie RamseyAmy and Mike Reedy

Helen Shelton's birthdayBy Iris and John Foster, Jr.

Cy WagnerBy Karen and Lawrence Rhodes

Jane Wolf's birthdayBy Amanda Siruta, Realtor

In Memory of:Frieda Brasher

By Roberta AldridgeMildred Burkett

By Gail and Jim StorrieBonnie Dempsey Cain

By Barbara and Jack CartwrightMildred Chandler

By Charlena ChandlerShelly Stokes Coll

By Gwyn and Don SparksStephanie and Bob LangfordBobbie and Ed Lookabaugh

Susan DavisBy Dixie Mims

Kit and Richard FolgerBy Gail Commagere

Billie and Jack HightowerJarred Vickers

Lucian GreerBy Freda and Gil Miller

Herbert HamblinBy First Baptist Church -

Bartholomew ClassSharon and Bobby FloydMartha and Clyde HamblinStephanie and Bob LangfordTracye and Mike Vaughan

Robert H. HannifinBy Maxine Hannifin

Sue LaengrichBy Estalene Bates

Gloria LindauerBy Ellen Pafford

Duane LuttonBy Amanda Siruta, Realtor

Clara MimsBy Dixie Mims

Paula MontgomeryBy Freda and Gil Miller

Mark OwenBy Susan and Gary Blatney

Janet TonnBy Rachel and Gary Truex

Norman TruittBy Ellen Pafford

Royce WilcoxBy Joe Hopkins

Kenneth WrightBy Ellen Pafford

Joseph ZimmermanBy Sandra and Art Rybicki

Nancy BarnesCarole and Steve BettonAlla Ree CherryTracie J. CherryGail CommagereCaryl and Art Custer

Debbie and Gary ElanderPenny and Ronnie FarishLinda FaulknerMary and Paul FriemelMary R. GriffithNancy and David Guisiger

Billie and Jack HightowerJoni and Steve HodgesJTD ResourcesCarol and Bob KaufmanMary and James W. MimsSue and Mike Potter

Pat RattanSally ReederBennie RossCindy SingletonKaren and Todd Sparks

Christmas Cards

Suzy ArnoldLee Ann and Tod BrownLeslie and James BusbyTeresa and Paul CainKim and Forrest CollierSuzanne and Mike ConawayLisa and Buddy DicksonAnn and Bob EubanksSharon and Bobby Floyd

Andrea and Rusty FreemanLinda and Stan HamblinAnn and Joe HathawayEllen and Bob HinsonJoni and Steve HodgesLaNell and Les HoneymanValorie and Kevin JonesJudy and Bob JudkinsDiAnn and George Koehl, III

Christy and Jay Lacy, Jr.Nelda and Royce LaneToni and Tommy LentElizabeth and Jim MayTerri and Tim McGrawJerri RipplingerDarleen and Sid SchmidtAmanda and B. J. SirutaPat and Jim Stanton

Bill StieghanRoxane and Ben StricklingMary TaylorEmily and Herb WareMary and John WilkinsonMaycle and Willard Wilson

Mother’s Day Cards

The Denver Mattress Company toMatch Donations to Midland Fair Havens

Beginning November 11, 2010 and ending November 24, 2010, when you

donate to Midland Fair Havens, through the designated link on our website,

The Denver Mattress Company will match your gift

dollar-for-dollar, up to a maximum of $2,500!

Please visit us at www.midlandfairhavens.org

for more information.

Our moms work hard to pursue theireducation in order to build a bright

future for their families.

Summer water playat Fair Havens!

Don Wedel Awarded Volunteer of the Yearfrom Midland Fair Havens

In the picture you see Jimmy Patterson receiving a personal delivery of cookies

from Don Wedel at the Blogging for Fair Havens event.

A big thank you to Don Wedel who every week shares his support to ourfamilies and the ministry at Midland Fair Havens by baking and deliveringto us his home made cookies and cakes! We appreciate you Don and prayGod’s richest blessings on you!